1953 Citroen 15 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | 15 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2467 mm |
